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Growers Notes... New Species or Not??

Lophophora Williamsii var. Los Tecolotes

Lophophora Williamsii var. Los Tecolotes from the area of Zacatecas Mexico, is another fine example of a northern type variation that grows picture perfect. This variety of Williamsii comes from one of the most western localities where plants grow on shallow slopes in rocky terrain and are said to grow as single heads. The twenty two month old plants pictured here below, are a prime example of not only how quickly this variation can mature and flower for you, but as can be seen by the dried seed pods, it is a very productive variation as well. This variety has a tendency to grow closer to the ground than some varieties, such as the grandiflora or texana variations and is lighter in colour with a greyish blue tinge to them.

The Los Tecolotes variety has excellent seed germination qualities and has so far proven to be quite hardy, which makes it an ideal specimen for the novice grower as well as those with a little more experience.

Above: Lophophora Williamsii var. Los Tecolotes